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The first Majestic in Houston opened in 1905 on Congress Ave. That location was closed when the Majestic on Texas Ave opened, in 1911. In 1923, the Majestic on Rusk opened and the Texas Avenue Majestic was renamed the Palace. All three Majestics were operated by Karl Hoblitzelle’s Interstate Theatres.

This theatre is generally believed to be architect John Eberson’s first “Atmospheric” theatre. The atmospheric design fostered the illusion that the patron was seated in an outdoor setting such as an Italian garden. Eberson went on to build many other “Atmospheric” theatres. What a shame that the first example of this style no longer exists.